Program Application: Ground/Work Survey

Thanks for your interest in Ground/Work: Equity Design Essentials for Food System Practitioners! We kindly request that you complete this short application. (It should take no more than 5 minutes to fill out.) We want to make sure the program is a good fit for all applicants before you make a financial and time commitment.

Once we review your application, we’ll reach out to offer you a spot—or to start a conversation about whether this program is a good fit for you at this time.

If you are offered a spot in the program, we will request that you make payment (based on the payment options you select below), after which we will send:

An overview email of what to expect leading up to the course
Calendar invitations to get important dates and live cohort calls on your calendar
An invitation for a one-on-one meeting with Lucy in advance of the program start so we can connect

1.First name(Required.)

2.Last name(Required.)

3.Pronouns

4.Email address(Required.)

5.Company/organization (note: independent consultants are welcome!)(Required.)

6.Please share a bit about your role/what you do.(Required.)

7.What do you most want to learn or take away from this program?(Required.)

8.Please select the pricing level that corresponds to your company/organization type.

Early bird pricing available until December 30, 2024!

Note: All scholarship spaces have been filled. (12/3/2024)(Required.)

EARLY BIRD $497 USD ← Practitioners currently working at a government entity (e.g., schools, school districts, state agencies, federal agencies)

EARLY BIRD $997 USD ← Practitioners currently working at a non-profit (with less than $5 million annual budget)

EARLY BIRD $1,997 USD ← Practitioners currently working at a non-profit (with $5–$99 million annual budget)

EARLY BIRD $2,997 USD ← Practitioners currently working at a for-profit company or a non-profit (with $100m+ annual budget)

9.Please choose one of two payment options:(Required.)

1 payment (100% due once offered a place in the program)

2 payments (50% due once offered a place in the program and 50% due at the program half-way point on March 3, 2025)

10.If you are applying as a group with one or more colleagues, please list their full names here:

11.Have you checked to be sure the course schedule works for you?(Required.)

Yes

12.Are you able to identify a real-life design project that is in its early stages or that you plan to start soon, which you can work on throughout the program?(Required.)

Yes, I already have a project in mind.

I have a few ideas and will narrow down to one by the time we start.

I’m unsure and would appreciate guidance.

13.Please read our program's Code of Care here. Do you agree to following this Code of Care during group cohort sessions?(Required.)

Yes

I am open to this Code of Care but would like to discuss the following additions or changes before committing to them. (If so, Lucy will reach out for further discussion!)

14.Please share any accessibility needs or requests below. (We prioritize making this space accessible so everyone can fully participate!)

15.Participants will receive a package with course materials directly via the United States Postal Service (USPS). Please provide your mailing address where you can receive packages.(Required.)

16.Breakfast beverage of choice(Required.)

Coffee

Decaf tea

17.How did you hear about this program?(Required.)

18.Anything else you want to share?